Lab Specimen Specialist & Phlebotomy Tech

Mclaren-Health-Care; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a comprehensive health system with hospitals, ambulatory centers, and a broad network of services. The Laboratory Technical Assistant (Pontiac) performs specimen collection, prepares and processes samples, and supports laboratory operations under supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, data entry into the hospital information system, adherence to infection-control policies, and participation in quality control activities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy technician certification preferred.
• Previous experience drawing blood or phlebotomy training program.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs specimen collection (blood and non-blood) with proper patient prep and labeling.
• Enters patient registration data and test orders into HIS/LIS with ABN compliance.
• Processes specimens according to established guidelines.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and follows infection-control policies.
• Performs waived tests and assists in other testing platforms with supervision.
• Assists in quality control and performance improvement activities.
• Ensures standards of quality, timeliness, and customer service.
• Orients and trains new staff.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Answers calls, performs computer tasks, prints reports, and provides test results.
• Manages transport of specimens and slides for consults and referrals.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Data entry

Infection control

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hospital information system

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

McLaren Health Care, headquartered in Grand Blanc, Michigan, is a comprehensive health system with hospitals, ambulatory centers, and a broad network of services. The Laboratory Technical Assistant (Pontiac) performs specimen collection, prepares and processes samples, and supports laboratory operations under supervision.

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, data entry into the hospital information system, adherence to infection-control policies, and participation in quality control activities